American Unity
National MemorialBlack Hills, South Dakota
An audience at the outdoor amphitheater at blue hour, the stage lit beneath the hills

07 · Outdoor Amphitheater

Under open skies.

American sights, sounds and stories come alive.

The stage

The landscape is the backdrop.

A stage set into the land, open to the sky.

The land itself sets the scene for performances, films on large screens, talks and reenactments of great moments in American history.

An orchestra performs on the amphitheater stage at sunset before a seated audience

Music

Orchestras under the sky.

From spring through fall, orchestras will play beneath large screens filled with American history.

An evening audience watches a large screen above the amphitheater stage

Stories

Stories told in person.

Speakers and veterans will share their stories, and reenactments led by educators and volunteers will bring the past to life.

  1. Milestone moments

    Where the nation gathers.

    Independence Day concerts and tributes on Memorial Day and Veterans Day will bring the community together to honor those who served.

Support the memorial

Raise the stage.

Your gift helps bring a full season of American stories to life.

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